Lynn

Disney Dessert Cabaret coming March 4


Disney Dessert Cabaret performers freshman Brooklyn Burks, teachers Alicia Bond and Meridyth Hardin, sixth grader Anniston Wilson and first grader Lizzy Rawls (seated center) are shown here with Lynn Elementary School Principal Brad Alsup (left), band director Rodney Fike (right) and volunteer assistant band director Sharon Fike (front), who is directing the cabaret and "Willy Wonka JR".
LYNN - The newly formed Young Actors Guild at Lynn Schools will hold a Disney Dessert Cabaret next week to raise funds for their April production of “Willy Wonka JR.”

$2 million in ATRIP-II funding coming to Natural Bridge


Officials gather at the railroad overpass on Highway 278 at Natural Bridge, where a portion of the highway will be lowered to give clearance for mobile homes and large trucks to go under the overpass. From left, State Senator Garlan Gudger, Winston County Commissioner David Cummings, Natural Bridge Mayor Pete Parrish, State Representative Tracy Estes, Natural Bridge Town Council Member Rocky Hulsey, Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, Assistant Road Engineer Matt Rouse and State Representative Tim W
NATURAL BRIDGE - A pile of logs remains near the guard rail off Highway 278 at a railroad overpass, as a reminder of how difficult it has been for trucks hauling freight, logs or mobile home carriers to go under the trestle without losing freight or making costly detours.

“Annie Jr.” coming to Lynn


The cast of “Annie Jr.” at Lynn Schools is preparing for their big debut, with public performances of the play beginning Friday night.
LYNN - Orphan Annie will make a pre-holiday visit to Winston County this week in Lynn Schools’ production of the Broadway musical “Annie JR.”

Lynn's only bank to close


The Lynn branch of BankFirst, pictured above, will be closing its doors on December 31.
LYNN - Lynn town officials and residents have expressed a good deal of concern, after receiving a 90-day notice that their branch of BankFirst will be permanently closing at the end of the business day Dec. 31.

Highway 13 wreck fatal

LYNN - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:28 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, has claimed the life of a Winfield teen.

The 19-year-old was fatally injured when the 2012 Chevrolet Cruz he was driving crossed the center line and collided with a 2012 Freightliner, driven by Brandon Lindsey, 31, of Blakely, Ga. The 19-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene.